Senior Commercial Attorney

The role

This person will negotiate complex commercial agreements with telecommunication, mobile, and technology partners. They will support the mission to build a space-based cellular broadband network by drafting contracts and collaborating with global cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Lead and manage negotiations of complex commercial agreements with global partners
• Draft, review, and advise on a wide range of contracts
• Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams
• Develop and implement legal frameworks and best practices for commercial operations
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments impacting the telecommunications sector
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel
• Support on legal operations initiatives
• Support legal matters with AST SpaceMobile’s international offices
• Stay current on legal developments affecting telecommunications and satellite industry

Required qualifications

• U.S. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• UK Qualified lawyer or local equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification legal experience
• Strong focus on telecommunications and/or satellite communications and commercial transactions
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment in high-stakes negotiations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with little guidance and shifting priorities and ambiguity
• Proactive and hands-on approach

Nice to have

• Prior experience negotiating complex strategic transactions and partnership deals in the telecommunications industry
• Law firm and/or in-house legal experience within a telecommunications or technology company
• Familiarity with international telecom regulations and cross-border agreements
• Experience in satellite communications or emerging technologies
• Experience with hardware agreements, manufacturing agreements, technology and development agreements, and global supply chain transactions and regulations
• Experience with complex corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures
• Familiarity or experience with legal operations technology and processes, including usage of AI tools

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

About the company

AST SpaceMobile and its global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones.